About Seth
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 50%
During his 25+ years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California (View Victories/Successes ) and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr. Chazin has obtained either acquittals, mistrials or reduction of charges in numerous cases throughout his 25+ year career. His firm has proven results.
30 years, 3,000 cases
- Federal crime: 25%
The federal government takes the investigation of potential criminal activity very seriously. Their investigations are full-scale, often lasting a year or more before formal charges are filed. As a result, insurmountable evidence from wiretaps and other surveillance techniques can be gathered, documented and eventually used to convict you. Protect your rights and your future. Retain the services of an experienced and respected criminal defense lawyer immediately.
30 years, 150 cases
- White collar crime: 25%
Attorney Chazin has represented defendants in numerous areas of white collar cases for many years, including Conspiracy, Embezzlement, Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Money Laundering, Extortion, Gambling,and many other areas. He has achieved excellent results on a repeated basis in all areas.
30 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1988 | 03/31/2017 |
| MA | Retired | 1987 | 06/28/2017 |
| Legal answers | 4 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distignguished Service Award | Arab-American Anti-discrimination Comm | 2002 |
| Public Lawyer of the Year | State Bar of California | 1991 |
| M. Jay Dramer Foundation Solarship | M. Jay Kramer Foundation Scholarship | 1984 |
| Marian DavisScholarship | Marian Davis Scholarship | 1983 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin | 2003 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Miller and Associates / Imhoff and Associates | 1996 - 2003 |
| Deputy State Public Defender | Office Of The State Public Defender | 1995 - 1996 |
| Deputy Public Defender | Solano County Public Defender | 1988 - 1995 |
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| Federal Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alameda County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bar Association of San Francisco | Attorney Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Attorney Member | 1991 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | 1988 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Nominee - Board of Governors | 2013 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| United States vs. Rodil Nochez | Client Acquitted of 7 Felony Counts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Aspatore | Effectively Navigating Societal and Economic Influences in the Defense of Drug-Related Crimes | 2013 |
| Aspatore | Key Issues in Defending Internent Pornography Cases and Emerging Evidentiary Concerns | 2011 |
| Aspatore | Evidence Discovery in Internet Pornography Cases | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| Temple University Rome, Italy | N/A | N/A | 1982 |
| University of Florida | Broadcasting | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Document Examination for the Criminal Justice Section of BASF | Forensic document examination from Forgery to Homicide | 2014 |
Reviews
(9) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(7)
Eric Schweitzer, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Seth Chazin because of his superb legal knowledge and commitment to the betterment of our profession. It takes a lot of dedication to win difficult cases and Mr. Chazin's record proves he has all that and more. If I was in trouble in the Bay Area, state or federal, I'd want Seth Chazin to be my lawyer. His certification as a criminal law specialist is well earned. Very few criminal lawyers carry this distinction.
Maria Belyi, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. In his practice, Seth diligently works for his clients to get the best possible result. He is extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented, and he fights to ensure his clients get the best defense.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $400-500/hour
- Free consultations 60 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
- Pro-bono 3%Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
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1164 Solano Ave
Albany, CA, 94706-1639
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